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Physics (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Immerse yourself in world-class pure and applied research in one of the top physics departments in Canada. You’ll have access to a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment, high-power computer clusters, atmospheric observational facilities, and medical imaging facilities with our internationally reputed Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science .

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science  |  Duration: 2 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Entry requirements

Graduate studies in Physics and Medical Physics Welcome to the Graduate Programs of the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science at Dalhousie University, in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. We offer thesis-based MSc and PhD degrees in two programs, Physics and Medical Physics. You carry out original research with a faculty supervisor. The Department has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of every background. Recognized research: Dalhousie is one of Canada's leading research universities (a member of the U15), and our Department's research is recognized well beyond its size. Our faculty include a winner of the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal, one of Canada's top science awards, and holders of Canada Research Chairs and industry-sponsored research chairs.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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